Product Manager - Water Sports & Playground
Escalade Sports
On-site
Evansville, Indiana, United States
Mobile Product Manager
Position Title: Product Manager – Water Sports & Playground
Reporting To: President – Sports Group
Location: Evansville, IN
Status: Exempt
ESCALADE
Escalade is a publicly traded leader in sports and recreation, with over 100 years of innovation across iconic brands like Goalrilla, STIGA, Bear Archery, ONIX, Brunswick Billiards, and more. Headquartered in Evansville, Indiana, we design, manufacture, and distribute sporting goods that bring families and communities together through active play.
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Position Overview
As the Product Manager – Water Sports & Playground, you’ll own the strategy, growth, and success of these categories. From concept to launch, you’ll guide product development, drive marketing and pricing strategies, and deliver best-in-class customer experiences. This is a highly cross-functional role where you’ll collaborate with engineers, marketing, sales, sourcing, and key customers to shape products that inspire active lifestyles.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting To: President – Sports Group
Location: Evansville, IN
Status: Exempt
ESCALADE
Escalade is a publicly traded leader in sports and recreation, with over 100 years of innovation across iconic brands like Goalrilla, STIGA, Bear Archery, ONIX, Brunswick Billiards, and more. Headquartered in Evansville, Indiana, we design, manufacture, and distribute sporting goods that bring families and communities together through active play.
Explore more at Escalade, Inc., Escalade Sports, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
Position Overview
As the Product Manager – Water Sports & Playground, you’ll own the strategy, growth, and success of these categories. From concept to launch, you’ll guide product development, drive marketing and pricing strategies, and deliver best-in-class customer experiences. This is a highly cross-functional role where you’ll collaborate with engineers, marketing, sales, sourcing, and key customers to shape products that inspire active lifestyles.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead product strategy, innovation pipeline, and new product development.
- Analyze competitors and identify opportunities to strengthen category growth.
- Partner with Sales & Marketing on omni-channel storytelling, promotions, and merchandising.
- Develop pricing strategies and manage sourcing costs.
- Own product launches, business plans, timelines, and training.
- Manage P&L for assigned categories, reporting monthly, quarterly, and annually.
Required Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field (required).
- 3+ years of consumer product management experience, sporting goods preferred.
- Strong business acumen with P&L ownership experience.
- Collaborative communicator who thrives in cross-functional environments.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally on occasion.
Why Escalade?
At Escalade, you’ll join a team of passionate professionals in a culture rooted in innovation, teamwork, and fun. You'll have the opportunity to grow your career while making an impact on the lives of people who love to play.
Apply Today
Ready to make your mark? Apply today and help us shape the future of recreational sports.
Apply now or learn more at Escalade Careers